Cohu, Inc. COHU NASDAQ

Cohu, Inc. (COHU) has a negative trailing P/E of -22.0, meaning the company is currently unprofitable on a trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis. The forward P/E of 72.0 based on analyst estimates suggests a return to profitability is expected. Trailing earnings yield is -4.55%, forward earnings yield 1.39%. PEG 0.92 (Peter Lynch undervalued ≤1.0).

Criteria proven by this page:

• VALUE (16/100, Fail) — negative P/E indicates the company is currently operating at a loss — DCF and P/E-based valuation models cannot produce meaningful results for unprofitable companies (P/E -22.0); trailing earnings yield is below the 10-year Treasury yield (~4.3%), meaning bonds offer a better return (EY -4.55%); analyst consensus target implies downside from the current price ($32.50, 15.6%).
• Forward P/E 72.0 — analysts expect a return to profitability with estimated EPS of $0.54 for FY2026.
• PEG Ratio 0.92 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate (Peter Lynch criterion).
• Trailing Earnings Yield -4.55% — negative yield confirms the company is currently unprofitable. Investors are paying for a turnaround rather than current earnings. Forward yield improves to 1.39% as earnings recover.
• Analyst consensus target $32.50 (-15.6% downside) — analysts see meaningful downside risk at the current price level.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 37/100 with 0/7 criteria passed.